Loopholes in No Surprises Act can leave some patients with high bills
Some patients are still getting unexpected medical bills due to loopholes in the No Surprises Act.
Some patients are still getting unexpected medical bills due to loopholes in the No Surprises Act.
Parental leave proposal unanimously passed by the City of Houston
Houston City Council voted unanimously to grant parental leave for employees - the first time in the city's history.
Houston City Council voted unanimously to grant parental leave for employees - the first time in the city's history.
Houston doctor survives 6 different cancers over 50-year span
Dr. Arthur Hamberger, of Houston, has survived six different cancers over a 50-year span. His own journey changed his career path to help others going through cancer.
Dr. Arthur Hamberger, of Houston, has survived six different cancers over a 50-year span. His own journey changed his career path to help others going through cancer.
Global COVID-19 cases and deaths fall for 3rd consecutive week, WHO says
WHO said the decreases “should be interpreted with caution” as numerous countries where COVID is starting to subside have also dismantled testing programs.
WHO said the decreases “should be interpreted with caution” as numerous countries where COVID is starting to subside have also dismantled testing programs.
‘Magic’ mushroom ingredient could help with depression, study finds
A group of researchers believes psilocybin has great potential in treating people suffering from depression and anxiety.
A group of researchers believes psilocybin has great potential in treating people suffering from depression and anxiety.
What is Myotonic Dystrophy, the rare disease that reportedly contributed to Gilbert Gottfried's death?
According to Gilbert Gottfried's longtime friend and publicist, the comedian died from "recurrent ventricular tachycardia due to myotonic dystrophy type II." Here's what you should know about the rare genetic disease that reportedly contributed to Gottfried's death.
According to Gilbert Gottfried's longtime friend and publicist, the comedian died from "recurrent ventricular tachycardia due to myotonic dystrophy type II." Here's what you should know about the rare genetic disease that reportedly contributed to Gottfried's death.
STDs increased in first year of COVID-19 pandemic, CDC says
Scientists said reported STDs cases initially decreased at the start of the pandemic but resurged by the end of 2020.
Scientists said reported STDs cases initially decreased at the start of the pandemic but resurged by the end of 2020.
Filming begins at UH to spread Alzheimer's awareness to Hispanic community
Health experts at UH say Hispanics are 50% more likely to develop dementia or other related diseases than non-Hispanic white Americans but only account for 1% of clinical trials studying Alzheimer’s disease.
Health experts at UH say Hispanics are 50% more likely to develop dementia or other related diseases than non-Hispanic white Americans but only account for 1% of clinical trials studying Alzheimer’s disease.
‘Scientific reasons’ may explain why women are colder than men, doctor reveals on TikTok
TikTok’s “resident surgeon” explained in a video why some women may actually, in fact, be colder than men.
TikTok’s “resident surgeon” explained in a video why some women may actually, in fact, be colder than men.
Athletic trainer saves life of Boling High School student after collapsing
A Boiling High School student and his partner speaking with FOX26 after a scary incident during an athletic period at school.
A Boiling High School student and his partner speaking with FOX26 after a scary incident during an athletic period at school.
New COVID-19 outbreaks give US glimpse at living with the virus: 'Get used to it'
The U.S. is getting a glimpse of what it’s like to experience COVID-19 outbreaks during this new phase of living with the virus, and the roster of the infected is studded with stars and Cabinet members.
The U.S. is getting a glimpse of what it’s like to experience COVID-19 outbreaks during this new phase of living with the virus, and the roster of the infected is studded with stars and Cabinet members.
The difference between COVID-19 symptoms and seasonal allergies
A chart from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows there are several overlapping symptoms between the two, but the more severe symptoms are more associated with COVID-19.
A chart from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows there are several overlapping symptoms between the two, but the more severe symptoms are more associated with COVID-19.
Fauci expects uptick in COVID-19 cases in coming weeks, another surge in the fall
Dr. Anthony Fauci noted an increase in COVID-19 cases could come “over the next couple of weeks” potentially fueled by the high transmissibility of BA.2 — a subvariant of the omicron variant.
Dr. Anthony Fauci noted an increase in COVID-19 cases could come “over the next couple of weeks” potentially fueled by the high transmissibility of BA.2 — a subvariant of the omicron variant.
Stroke patients lose words from aphasia but get much needed help through Houston Aphasia Recovery Center
More than 40,000 Houstonians suffer from the communication disorder aphasia. There's a recovery center in Houston that is helping them get their words back.
More than 40,000 Houstonians suffer from the communication disorder aphasia. There's a recovery center in Houston that is helping them get their words back.
Houston Aphasia Recovery Center uses music to treat patients
As we learn more about aphasia, we take a look at Houston Aphasia Recovery Center, where they use music therapy to help patients regain their words.
As we learn more about aphasia, we take a look at Houston Aphasia Recovery Center, where they use music therapy to help patients regain their words.
Understanding aphasia and its recovery process
More than 40,000 Houstonians suffer from the communication disorder aphasia. There's a recovery center in Houston that is helping them get their words back.
More than 40,000 Houstonians suffer from the communication disorder aphasia. There's a recovery center in Houston that is helping them get their words back.
US life expectancy continued to decline in 2021, analysis finds
U.S. life expectancy continued to decline in 2021 following a big drop in 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new analysis.
U.S. life expectancy continued to decline in 2021 following a big drop in 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new analysis.
COVID-19 booster shot may be effective against omicron BA.2 variant, study shows
The study found that after a booster vaccination, levels of antibodies in the blood that could bind to and neutralize a new omicron variant increased substantially.
The study found that after a booster vaccination, levels of antibodies in the blood that could bind to and neutralize a new omicron variant increased substantially.
Aldine residents say they don’t want to see another concrete batch plant built
From pollution to loud noise and possible health issues, residents in Aldine share concerns on why they do not want a ninth concrete batch plant facility.
From pollution to loud noise and possible health issues, residents in Aldine share concerns on why they do not want a ninth concrete batch plant facility.
Enjoy a meaningful margarita that can help children with cancer
You're invited to have a margarita at a festive event this weekend to help raise funds for families dealing with childhood cancer.
You're invited to have a margarita at a festive event this weekend to help raise funds for families dealing with childhood cancer.